Resident Alien
Summary
Resident Alienstarring Alan Tudyk boasts an telling lineup of famed faces from some of the biggest sci - fi franchises in TV and movies . SinceResident Alienbegan airing on SyFy in 2021 , the serial publication has steady grown in popularity thanks to its quirky sci - fi concept , and the performances of the leading actor on the show . Alan Tudyk is one of the most popular actors to appear in sci - fi , with quotation inFireflyand the spin - off , Serenity , onto roles in theStar WarsExpanded Universe , DC TV shows likeDoom Patrol , and liven shows , likeTransformers : Earthspark .
In summation to Tudyk , the series has managed to attract several cameo from across the sci - fi genre , fromTerminator’sLinda HamiltontoStar Trek’sGeorge Takei . The power of this fair new show to pull such big names may seem surprising , but , series Godhead , Chris Sheridan , also served as an executive manufacturer onanother show which oft features node stars , Family Guy . With Sheridan and Tudyk working together andResident Alien’spopularity , it seems potential that there will be plenty more cameos in the show ’s future as well .
8Giorgio A. Tsoukalos
Known For: Viral Internet Meme
Giorgio A. Tsoukalos makes a rare TV appearing in two episodes ofResident Alien , where he cameos as himself . Giorgio is best known for the viral internet meme which is frequently pair with text saying , " I ’m not saying it was outlander … but . " This meme in the beginning came from the History Channel show , Ancient Aliens . The show digs into possible instances of exotic appearances in story , and Giorgio , as the resident alien expert and ufologist appear frequently . The story behind the meme and his inclusion in the show is fabulously unique and makes for a great cameo mo .
7Michael Cassidy
Known For: Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn Of Justice, Army Of The Dead, And Smallville
Michael Cassidy is one of the youngest actors on this tilt , and as a result , he has had few sci - fi roles to his name , but the ones he has had are vast . As the DCEU was ramp up , Cassidy was be sick in the extremely prominent emplacement ofSuperman ’s best friend at the Daily Planet , Jimmy Olsen . In improver , he has also appeared in other Zack Snyder project and smaller sci - fi Hero of Alexandria stories likeSmallville , where he played Julian Luthor . Resident Alienis yet another plume in his detonating machine of sci - fi taradiddle , as he appears as a returning cast member , Dr. Ethan Stone .
The DCEU has an extensive history of ups and pile over the years , including several movies that were harbinger but that ended up never being made .
6Nicola Correia-Damude
Known For: The Boys, Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments, And Titans
Nicola Correia - Damude is a uprise star in sci - fi TV , having landed recurring roles in several collision TV shows . Her most famous function wasplaying Queen Maeve ’s girl , Elena , inThe Boyson Amazon Prime Video . InResident Alien , Nicola plays a more prominent role as detective Lena Torres , who serves in a neighboring town where Harry Vanderspeigle , aka , the alien , landed and killed the townsfolk Dr. . Nicola does a great chore as a driven tec , quick to ill-treat up and help the local sheriff ’s department , whether or not they desire her assist .
5Enver Gjokaj
Known For: Agent Carter, And Other Marvel Projects
Enver Gjokaj appeared as Daniel Sousa in bothAgent CarterandAgents of SHIELD . However , neither of these were hisfirst role in a major sci - fi show or even a Marvel labor . In 2012 , Enver appeared inTheAvengersas a police officer by the name of Saunders . Withthe MCU timeline , it is whole potential that Saunders is a descendant of Sousa within the MCU . Enver also appeared in appearance like Joss Whedon’sDollhouseandThe Walking Dead . Now , his most recent role sees him appearing as Joseph Rainier , an antagonistic Grey foreign fight against the humans and Harry inResident Alien .
4Terry O’Quinn
Known For: Lost, The Rocketeer, And The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Terry O’Quinn has had a prospicient and illustrious acting career with many highlight , but some of hisbest performances of all time come in from sci - fi shows likeLost , andStar Trek , and movies likeThe Rocketeer . InResident Alien , Terry plays Peter Bach , a human who check his married woman and child abduct by the Grey extraterrestrial before being implanted with an " Alien Tracker . " Terry does an excellent job on the show , with a performance that realise him switch up his character from an intimidating tracker , to a man heroic to be reunited with his family , and back again .
3George Takei
Known For: Star Trek
George Takei is one of the most recognisable faces in sci - fi , having seem inStar Trek : TOS , as the beloved Hikaru Sulu . Sulu was a part of the original crowd of the Enterprise , and he went on to feature in several films and appearance following this winner . One of Takei ’s most recognisable features is his voice , which is put to outstanding role inResident Alien , as the phonation of the Grey exotic who pass along with Harry . bring Takei in to contribute his iconic voice is a great court to foundational sci - fi show , and helps relate it with pivotal role of sci - fi .
Star Trek : The Original Series features some of the most iconic characters in all of science fable with the bunch of the original USS Enterprise .
2Linda Hamilton
Known For: The Terminator
Linda Hamilton is best known for her role inThe Terminatoras Sarah Conner . Since that fateful breakout role , Hamilton has appeared in dozens of other projects , including severalTerminatorsequels , and passel of sci - fi show . Hamilton has a major role inResident Alien , come along as a primary antagonist in time of year 1 , before becoming an friend to the alien Harry Vanderseigle . As General Eleanor McAllister , Hamilton plays a woman on a warpath , tracking down foreign force on Earth , and Hamilton is perfect for this type of role .
1Nathan Fillion
Known For: Firefly, The Suicide Squad, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3
Nathan Fillion is another great name in sci - fifor both boob tube and movies . However , he tops this list because his connectedness with the show is two - fold , as he starred alongside Tudyk inFireflyearly in both of their career . Fillion has run short on to appear in plenty of other sci - fi shows and films , including project for both the MCU and the DCEU , with another role in an upcoming DCU project . InResident Alien , Fillion ’s part is highly comical , as he appears as an octopus identify 42 , with a revolting biliousness , who communicates with Harry Vanderspeigle to eventually be freed from a restaurant fish tank .
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A television adaptation of the funny book series , Resident Alien is a sci - fi drollery that star Alan Tudyk as an alien who crash on Earth with one mission - put down humankind to save the satellite . When Tudyk ’s character takes the identity of a Doctor of the Church , he arrives at a little town and begins to act the part preparing his plan . As time passes , he uprise human emotions against his will - but his programme are further complicated when he meet the Word of the mayor - who can see his actual appearance .
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A television adaptation of the comic book series, Resident Alien is a sci-fi comedy that stars Alan Tudyk as an alien who crashes on Earth with one mission - destroy humanity to save the planet. When Tudyk’s character takes the identity of a doctor, he arrives at a small town and begins to act the role preparing his plan. As time passes, he develops human emotions against his will - but his plans are further complicated when he meets the son of the mayor - who can see his actual appearance.
